BEST to WORST Animes I've Ever Seen
I update this list regularly so keep in mind that this ranking might change. The shows listed on top I like and the shows listed in the bottom I dislike. All that's listed include a description of what I thought of them so keep that in mind in case you think an anime in the 89th spot means I thought it was good.
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- StarsMamoru MiyanoBrad SwaileVincent TongAn intelligent high school student goes on a secret crusade to eliminate criminals from the world after discovering a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written into it.Not even gonna recommend this because you've probably already watched it, but it's good show!
- CreatorsEi AokiGen UrobuchiStarsMatthew MercerErica LindbeckBryce PapenbrookIn 1972, an ancient alien hypergate was discovered on the surface of the moon. Using this technology, humanity began migrating to Mars and settling there.First episode was very good, paced well, likeable characters, interesting story. Music wasn't great though, but definitely check it out.
- StarsAoi YûkiSaori HayamiHôchû ÔtsukaA girl with blond hair, blue eyes, and porcelain skin fights on the front lines of a brutal war and climbs the ranks of the imperial army.Now THIS is how you do a fucking anime. With a rather interesting but merely flawed plotline of how Tanya came to be, the execution of good characterization followed by excellent dialogue, good animation, and an interesting discussion about war and its tactics make this anime one of the best I've seen thus far. This show balances out the dark and light tone very well and the action and non action scenes are paced perfectly so they don't come off as inconsistent or boring. A stellar anime that I recommend to ANYONE who wants a good war anime with some fantasy elements implemented in it.
- CreatorRyôgo NaritaStarsMichael C. PizzutoJ. Michael TatumCaitlin GlassA crazy fantasy caper involving alchemists, immortals, gangsters, outlaws and an elixir of immortality, spread over several decades.This anime is EXCELLENT. It's quite wonky at some parts when it comes to pacing and choice few characters are weak, but the good animation alongside the thrilling action, good script, and top notch dialogue makes this worth a watch. Even the music is fun and upbeat, there's very little to complain about with this one so I suggest you go watch it now.
- CreatorRyôgo NaritaStarsKari WahlgrenYuri LowenthalBryce PapenbrookTired of his mundane life, Mikado Ryugamine decides to move to Ikebukuro, a district in Tokyo, when a friend invites him. Ikebukuro is full of connected mysteries where people's pasts intertwine with the present.Saw 2 episodes and found myself really liking this show. Will probably watch more soon.
- CreatorYasuyuki UedaStarsKaori ShimizuBridget HoffmanDan LorgeStrange things start happening when a withdrawn girl named Lain becomes obsessed with an interconnected virtual realm known as "The Wired".Interesting story, not too fond on the characters though. But the story is the driving point so it's worth checking out for that.
- StarsRyôta ÔsakaYôko HikasaNao TôyamaHilarity and fun ensues when Satan ends up in modern day Japan without any magic to return, and starts working part time in a fast food joint.The best comedy out of ALL anime. There's a bit of fan service that can be distracting, but the show is aware that it's dumb and stupid and it works. Main complaint is when they take the story seriously, that butchers it a little. Just ignore the "story" parts and focus on the idiot devil flippin' burgers for fat ugly customers. That's enough comedy gold for this show to be rated an 11/10,
- StarsAmber Lee ConnorsDavid MatrangaJill HarrisA disillusioned resident of a post-apocalyptic world happens upon the former employee of a planetarium, a cheerful robot who is unaware of the devastation outside.It was really good. Definitely better than I expected, it managed to be charming and funny with its well written dialogue and likable characters. Don't have anything bad to say about this one, it's a strange little project that turned out great. Recommend.
- CreatorNio NakataniStarsAmber Lee ConnorsBrittney KarbowskiLuci ChristianYuu has always loved shoujo manga and awaits the day she gets a love confession that sends her heart aflutter with bubbles and blushes, and yet when a junior high classmate confesses his feelings to her, she feels nothing.Very good anime. Had a lot of heart and handled the source material surprisingly well. The characters were well written, the dialogue wasn't pandering or cliche, the animation was beautiful, and the music was very pretty. Some bad moments here and there, but as far as the overall presentation goes, the anime was mostly enjoyable. Definitely recommend.
- CreatorKeiko NobumotoStarsSarah HauserDarren PleavinKenta MiyakeIn a post-apocalyptic future where humans live in domed cities surrounded by wasteland, wolves are assumed to be two hundred years extinct.The story was intriguing, the dialogue was well written, and the animation for its time looks pretty good. Reminded me a lot of something that could be in a Hayao Miyazaki film, definitely interested in this show.
- StarsJun FukuyamaAmi KoshimizuJ. Michael TatumKraft Lawrence goes from town to town to make profits as a travelling merchant, with the help of a wolf deity by the name of Holo.It was interesting and I liked the characters quite a bit. Definitely gonna take the time to watch more as I found it fairly entertaining, moreso than I thought it would be.
- CreatorSorata AkidukiStarsSaori HayamiRyôta ÔsakaYûichirô UmeharaAlthough her name means 'white as snow', Shirayuki is a cheerful red-haired girl who lives in the town of Tanbarun and works diligently as an apothecary in her herbal shop.First episode wasn't that bad at all. In fact it was pretty good. I liked the characters, the story didn't mess about, the animation looks really good, and the dialogue was well written. Though the show comes off a bit cliche, it never bothered me nor was I bored so props to you guys.
- StarsRika KinugawaKaede HondoAsami TanoA young singer dies and becomes a zombie. She is put in a musical group with other zombie singer girls as part of a campaign to save the world.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiONOj4nAqY
- StarsSaori HayamiKôki UchiyamaMicah SolusodA modern fantasy based on Japanese Shinto legends. Suzuhara Izumiko is a 15-year-old girl, who has been raised and protected in a shrine deep in the Kumano mountains. She is quite shy and destroys all the electric devices she touches. When she begins to think about going out of the mountains and moving to the city, her guardian Sagara Yukimasa recommends her to enter a high school in Tokyo and forces his son Miyuki to serve Izumiko for life. Miyuki and Izumiko repel each other but their relationship begins to change when a terrifying accident occurs on the school excursion. Izumiko learns her fate as the last representative (yorishiro) of a Himegami goddess and Miyuki learns of his duty as a guardian Yamabushi of Izumiko. (Source: MAL News)Good ideas here and there, the dialogue and characters aren't though.
- StarsNatsuki HanaeAustin TindleBrina PalenciaA Tokyo college student is attacked by a ghoul, a superpowered human who feeds on human flesh. He survives, but has become part ghoul and becomes a fugitive on the run.Started off a bit bumpy, but it's worth checking out. Heard it gets edgier later in the show.
- StarsChikahiro KobayashiYuki OnoSayaka SenbongiIn a world of anthropomorphic animals, a reclusive wolf's complicated relationship with a kindly rabbit is tested by a classmate's murder, a charismatic deer's influence, and his own burgeoning predatory instincts.I never watched an anime that had only animals as characters so for this one, I found it a rather good experience. The characters were well established and the writing was great, and even though the animation looked a bit off-putting like it did with shows like Ajin, it was actually impressive at times and reminded me of why anime was good in the first place. Definitely recommend.
- CreatorsKazuya MurataGen UrobuchiStarsMichelle RuffJanice KawayeAlan LeeWhile fighting an intense inter-galactic war, a mecha pilot was accidentally warped into a space-time neither he nor the computer of his mecha could recognize. After waking up from a long-time hibernation, he found himself trapped on a planet, with human residents talking in an unknown form of language, using inferior technologies, and - most shocking to him - naturally breathable air.Not bad at all. The writing is a bit cliche and the story is generic, but it's simplistic when it needs to be and the characters and their dialogue are decent. Nothing too special but it could be something that I'd revisit.
- CreatorTorakoStarsJun FukuyamaMaaya UchidaChinatsu AkasakiYuuta suffered from "chuunibyou" while he was in middle school. When he graduated, he try to forgot about it but he accidentally got into a contract with Rikka and disrupts his desperately ordinary life.A really stupid anime, but it works. The comedy manages to be somewhat decent without going too far with the visuals, the characters are passable, and the idea itself is handled much better than it probably should of been. Might check this one out soon.
- StarsAoi IchikawaKarin IsobeTaishi MurataFour high school students are ready for their university life, but with a new transfer student, it all changes.It was actually really good. Can't say it was all that exciting as this type of thing tends to be boring as fuck, but the dialogue was pretty well written and the characters were likeable. Also I got a few laughs when it was intentional so that's cool, definitely a top contender for me in terms of animes like this.
- StarsInori MinaseYui OguraMaria NaganawaThe signing of a peace treaty has secured a tenuous ceasefire between mankind and the Zex, beings who emerged from space/time rifts connected to mysterious, distant worlds. Partnered with a Zex named Rigel, Kagamihara Azumi must shoulder the fate of her own idyllic world. The unlikely pair head to newly established Fujimisaki Academy, but what destinies await them once they arrive?First episode was actually decent. Nothing felt forced, the characters were tolerable, the animation looks fantastic, and the writing was surprisingly good. Have no issues with this anime but I'm sure the show will end up becoming bad later on.
- 201712 epsTV-147.1 (1.1K)TV SeriesStarsRyôhei AraiAzusa TadokoroAmber Lee ConnorsWillem wakes up after 500 years and discovers that humanity is extinct. He and the Leprechauns band together to defeat the Beasts.Honestly not as bad as I was expecting it to be on the very first episode. The characters were decent, the writing was tolerable, and the show overall didn't drag on too long. Only problem is the kids were a bit much and the troll lady was kind of bad but I'd say worth watching further if the second episode manages to not be complete garbage.
- CreatorAneko YusagiStarsKaito IshikawaAsami SetoRina HidakaA gamer is magically summoned into a parallel universe, where he is chosen as one of four heroes destined to save the world from its prophesied doom.From what I can tell based off the first episode, this anime is really good. The dialogue is well written, the writing is interesting, the characters are good, the tone is a perfect mix of fun and seriousness. I guess the reason why it's this low on the list is because the first episode was over 45 minutes and I felt the time length. It probably could of been shorter, but who knows. The rest of the episodes are 25 minutes long though so at least that problem was fixed and I could see myself watching more.
- StarsShinnosuke MitsushimaTao TsuchiyaMinami Takayama29-year-old Satoru Fujinuma is sent back in time 18 years to prevent the events leading to his mother's death, which began with a series of kidnappings while he was in 5th grade.Honestly not that bad. It didn't do the best job at character development but the complexity worked nicely, the dialogue was decently written, the characters were alright if not a bit cliche, and the setup and payoff was established well. Can see why people would like this and I'd give it a further try.
- StarsJacob HopkinsReiji KawashimaKenjirô TsudaA lonely boy wandering the Arctic regions of North America meets a wolf, and the two become fast friends, depending on each other to survive the harsh environment. But the boy has a history, and the wolf is more than meets the eye as well.The emotional core of the first episode was really strong. While it did not have the best or most original script, it was handled fairly well and did its best to stay consistent with its tone and keep my interest. And despite one or two bad lines of dialogue, most of it was quite good and also helped keep my attention. Don't know if I'll ever revisit this show anytime soon but it was a strong start.
- StarsEri KitamuraKatsuyuki KonishiHiroyuki YoshinoIn present day Okinawa, a young amnesiac girl named Saya combats vicious, shape-shifting vampires. Her adoptive family and friends help her track down their source and uncover her past.It was pretty good. The only problem is how it slows down after showing some fun gorey action and having mediocre/bad voice acting and dialogue. I wouldn't watch it again but it was fairly decent.